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NRC Solicits High-Performance Camera Array System and Equipment for Ocean Engineering Basin

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking bids for a high-performance camera array system and related equipment to enable real-time model tracking in its Ocean Engineering Basin in St. Johns, Newfoundland. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Ocean Engineering Test Basin - Contracting Authority: Isabelle Fortin - OEMs Highlighted: - Sony (Sony FX3 Cinema Line full-frame cameras) - Canon (Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera body, RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens) - Sigma (14mm F1.4 DG DN ultra wide-angle lenses) - Manfrotto (496 Center Ball Head mounts) - Blackmagic Design (bidirectional SDI/HDMI converters, DeckLink Quad HDMI capture cards) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 12x Sony FX3 Cinema Line full-frame cameras (ILME-FX3) - 1x Canon EOS R6 Mark II full-frame camera body (EOS R6 Mark II) - 12x Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN lenses (A023) - 1x Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z lens (6593C005 or 6594C005) - 12x Manfrotto 496 Center Ball Head mounts (MH496-BH) - 24x Blackmagic Design Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 12G (W-CONU-16) - 4x Blackmagic Design DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder Capture Card (W-DLK-36) - Additional Requirements: - All equipment must be compatible with NRC's internal software environment and support synchronized multi-camera operation - Equipment must be suitable for low-light, continuous video acquisition and overhead basin coverage - Delivery required to NRC's St. Johns, Newfoundland facility by the specified deadline - Only Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trading partners may bid, per the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement - Compliance with technical, delivery, and warranty specifications is mandatory - Notable Technical Details: - Cameras and lenses must support high-resolution, low-light, and continuous video acquisition - Video converters and capture cards must support SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats - All mounting hardware must be compatible with the specified camera systems

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a high-performance camera array system and associated equipment to support real-time model tracking activities within the Ocean Engineering Basin. The contract duration is approximately 6 months, starting around August 21, 2026, with all deliverables due on or before March 12, 2027. This solicitation is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, allowing only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner to participate. The basis of selection is the lowest price, and tenders must be submitted electronically to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit.

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